truncheon

/ˈtruːnʧən/

Definitions

1. noun

a stick or club used as a weapon, especially by a police officer

“The police officer swung his truncheon at the protesters.”

2. noun

a short thick stick or branch, especially one used as a walking stick

“He used his truncheon as a support while climbing the mountain.”

Synonyms

  • club
  • cudgel

Antonyms

  • rifle
  • sword